Nate and Maam Beckman (Thailand)

Dear Praying Friends,

Greetings from Ohio. We arrived home on May 5, and the last month has
gone by very quickly. Sorry that we have not communicated earlier, but
we have been without a computer up until just two days ago. We have
wanted to keep you all updated on everything that is going on, but
without a computer it is sort of impossible to tell you all we do not

have a computer, if you know what I mean.

We praise the Lord for all that He has done and is doing in our lives,
especially for the opportunity to serve both Nate’s mom and dad during
this time. Mom is fading gradually day by day. Maam and I are helping
to take care of Mom, so that my dad can do his best at keeping up with
his own job requirements. It has been our honor to be able to serve in
this way.

As far as her condition goes, Mom is very weak and can no longer stand or
walk on her own, so we help her get around, help in feeding her meals as
well as whatever else she needs to do. The intense treatments that she
had and the heavy medications that she currently takes have affected her
ability to speak and her memory. She does very little talking now, but
there are many times that we can tell she would like to say something.
She cannot really get it out anymore.

We do appreciate your prayers on Mom’s behalf, and ask you to keep it up.
Please pray that God will continue to mold Maam and me, so that we can
be the encouragement to my parents that they need. Please continue to
pray for Dad also. We have been here for a month, while he has been
taking care of her at this level for close to a year now. Dad is
extremely tired in every way. Pray that God will watch over and protect
him. It is amazing how God gives His Amazing Grace just at the time we
need it most. It has definitely been God’s grace that has sustained Dad
during this time.

Originally we planned to leave Thailand at the end of July; so when the
call came to hurry home to be with Mom and Dad, we had to really get into
gear packing up our house, tying up loose ends, paying bills ahead for a
year, and turning the ministry back over to our coworkers, Ed and Darlene
Weber. It was one of those situations where when we sat down in our
seats on the plane we said to one another, “Hope we didn’t forget
anything.”

It was a blast filling in for the Webers in Kabinburi while they were on
furlough. God did a lot of great things during that time, and it was not
easy saying goodbye to people we love. Please continue to earnestly pray
for the new believers in Kabinburi. Pray for their growth and that God
will continue to do His work in that needy area.

Please also pray for the Webers. They are dealing with some overload.
After we left, our short termer, Amanda Simmers, also went home. Also
another Thai girl who worked with us in the ministry decided to leave.
The ministry went from having four teachers to having two teachers, Ed
and Darlene. Darlene is also pregnant with their third child, due in
September/October. I know they would appreciate your prayers.

Thank you for all you do for us. Please continue to pray for Maam and
me. We need it. Pray for strength . . . physical, emotional and
spiritual. We will continue to do our best to keep you informed on what
is going on.

Yours In Christ,

Nate and Maam Beckman
Baptist Mid-Missions, Thailand